Antecedent-based Interventions ABI 
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Derived from applied behaviour analysis, antecedent-based interventions (ABI) are used to address both interfering behaviours (e.g. repetitive, disruptive) and on-task behaviours (e.g. engaged or working on specific task/activity). ABI is often used with other evidence-based practices such as functional behaviour assessment (FBA), extinction (EXT), and reinforcement (R+).

✓ Antecedent-based Interventions are an evidence-based practice for children and youth with ASD 
from 0-22 years old that can be implemented in multiple settings.
✓ Focus on identifying the events that take place immediately before and after an identified interfering behaviour in order to modify the environment to change the conditions in the setting that prompt a learner to engage in the behaviour.
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✓  Why Use?

• ABI are designed to prevent the identified interfering behaviour from occurring.
• You can use ABI to increase engagement and on-task behaviours.
• ABI are easy to implement and require little additional effort

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✓   Outcomes - The evidence-base for ABI supports the use of this practice to address the outcomes: Social Communication, Behaviour, School Readiness, Play,  Motor,  Adaptive,  Academic Skills

Who is this training for
✓ For families of children and adults affected with ASD, Speech Delay, related conditions and awaiting the assessment
✓ For teachers from pre-school, primary and post-primary school who work with children and adults with special educational needs
✓ For special needs assistants
✓ For all involved in the care and support of children and adults with ASD and related conditions.

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